In its second edition, the fund will provide $4m to support cultural projects that enrich Arabic content.
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has signed a partnership deal with Saudi Cultural Development Fund, according to a report by Saudi Press Agency.
The agreement was signed by Ithra director, Abdullah Al-Rashid, and the CDF’s chief executive officer, Mohammed bin Dayel.
The agreement aims to support the local content industry, spread knowledge, nurture creativity, highlight national talents locally and globally, and contribute to spreading a culture of quality and excellence.
The fund will provide SR15m ($4m) to support the second edition of an initiative to enrich Arabic content while empowering cultural projects. This will be done through training schemes and the development of skills programmes related to the cultural sector.
